FARMINGTON — Farmington voters went to the polls in scant numbers on Tuesday and handily approved Article 3, the operating budget of $16,960,170 by a 340-165 tally.

The alternative default budget was slightly higher. According to School Board member Kathy King, this will result in a 23-cent increase in the tax rate. Neither the operating budget, nor the ensuing articles included any pay raises for teachers, as negotiations are still ongoing.

Article 2 was housekeeping — wording about auditors — and was approved 450-48.

Article 4, the SAU budget of $963,780 (of which $828,740 will be paid by the Farmington School District) was approved 296-202. Again, the default alternative was higher.

Article 5, seeking authority to enter a four-year lease agreement for two school buses for $169,730, was approved 373-170. The first year’s payment will be $42,433.